Skin Exfoliation in Costa Mesa
A chemical peel is an application performed in your plastic surgeon’s office that removes damaged surface skin to reveal fresh skin cells beneath.
Reasons to Choose a Chemical Peel
In Costa Mesa, patients choose chemical peels to treat many types of superficial skin conditions that can be bothersome, leading your skin to look aged or unhealthy. Chemical peels can be used to improve the health and appearance of the skin on your face, neck, chest and hands. More than one million chemical peels were performed in 2010 to treat skin issues like:
- rough or dry skin
- dull complexion
- uneven skin texture
- blemishes
In your consultation, your plastic surgeon will carefully examine your skin and determine the best type of chemical peel to combat your unique skin needs. At Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery, possible chemical peels include Jessner, Lactic/TCA, or salicylic acid. If you have questions about the components of a chemical peel and the benefits of each, please ask your Costa Mesa plastic surgeon.
FAQ About a Chemical Peel in Orange County
The team at Costa Mesa’s Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery often administers chemical peels to treat a range of skin conditions. They have provided answers to some of the most common questions they are asked about chemical peel treatments.
How does it work?
Before your treatment, the skin at the treatment site will be carefully cleansed. Your practitioner will then apply an even layer of the chemical peel solution. This solution will work on the outer layers of your skin for about 15 minutes. After this time, your skin will again be cleansed. The treatment is comfortable for most patients. Often, patients say the chemical peel produces a tingling feeling on the skin. Those with sensitive skin may note a slight stinging, but this will fade as your skin adjusts to the solution.
What happens after treatment?
After your chemical peel treatment, your skin will begin to flake as old, damaged skin cells are removed and new skin cells emerge. This is a natural response to the chemical peel. For most light chemical peels, no ointments are required, but if you undergo a deep peel, your practitioner may apply a protective solution.
You should be able to resume your regular routine immediately following your chemical peel, but you should wear an SPF to protect your skin from the sun. It will be more sensitive to the sun’s rays than prior to your treatment.
Why should I choose Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery for a chemical peel?
As chemical peels can vary in their components and strength, it is important to go to practitioners who understand how skin behaves and how to best treat specific skin conditions. The team at Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery is well-trained in skin care and can administer a chemical peel that targets your specific needs safely and effectively.
What are the most common side effects involved with a chemical peel?
Aside from the expected flaking of your skin after a chemical peel, no other side effects are common. In some cases, however, patients may experience a slight redness or pink hue of their skin. This is temporary, however.
To find out more about treating bothersome skin issues with a chemical peel in southern California, we encourage you to contact our team of Costa Mesa plastic surgeons.
Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery service areas include: Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Irvine, Orange County, San Francisco, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Diamond Bar, San Diego & San Jose California.